The Home Machinist!

Mike Here is a link to Pictures of the 1/16 scale Otto Lange Engine. http://picasaweb.google.com/rogerolsonemail/116ScaleOttoLangeEngine# I can provide the individual part files in any of the formats you mentioned. These file are currently in Inventor .ipt format. It would take some effort but I cou...

Thanks Jack. I'll try to follow up.
I don't think there will be any copyright issues with the plans to the 1/16 scale model.

Len.. I still have the Parametric Model plans that were based on Mr Lenaz original plans. I have generated a totally new set of 3D plans using Inventor Parametric modeling software. These plans are for a 1/8 scale model. I Have built a 1/16 scale model and am working on plans for this smaller model....

Craigslist is a great tool for finding great "stuff".... but very frustrating searching by individual cities. :D Just found a new web site that allows you to search across all craigslist locations for up to 200 miles from your location. craiglook.com It lists items by most recently listed ...

Great Engine.
Very nice work. Looks like I have a
new project added to my list. Thanks for the video.
Here is another forum that maybe of interest.
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/

Barry... I had a similar problem with my stepper motors skipping or adding steps. The solution was a long time incoming but came from a forum like this. Check the power cable to your spindle drive motor. Be sure you have a shielded cable....one that has a metallic shield around the power wires (just...

:) Great solution!!!! I particularly like the way you are cutting the Mortises. I have always wanted to build an accurate scale field gun... but the carriage wheels have scared me off. You seem to have an elegant solution. Hope you will continue to share your progress. I'm also interested in how you...

Anyone have experience with Vibratory Tumblers and various media for deburring and polishing brass and aluminum??

Found this on YouTube...
How to make a vortex cannon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf4UW2H5 ... edded#t=20

There was a toy back in the '50s that shot a ball of air across the room...same principle. I have wanted to make one for the grand kids. It was taken off the market cuz some kid injured another kid's ear drum. Here is one on ebay... $43 shipping is a little high. http://cgi.ebay.com/1963-WHAM-O-AIR-...

I appreciate the above input... particularly Jim Glass's example. My real reason is asking this question is that I have some CNC projects that I would like to share/sell to the home shop CNC community. I am fortunate to have access to Parametric modeling software (Inventor and SolidWorks)... so I ca...

What drawing format can most easily be imported directly into the CAM programs being used by Home Shop Machinist? (ie Sherline owners). I have been told that .dxf files can be imported into most CAM products and converted directly to G-Code without having to redraw your part in the CAM software. Wha...